Case study: Working in challenging circumstances Despite the incredibly challenging circumstances its pupils face, the ethos at Raynham Primary School is one of finding that extra one per cent that will make the difference. Fiona Aubrey-Smith paid the school a visit 2 comments
Narrowing the gap Successfully narrowing the gap for Pupil Premium pupils is the key priority for all schools. Headteacher Helen Frostick offers some ideas and advice by asking six key questions for school leaders
Spending the Sport Premium effectively Government research suggests that the PE and Sport Premium funding is having a positive impact on primary school sports provision. Suzanne O’Connell finds out how some schools have been using the money.
A two-stage Pupil Premium strategy An effective, two-stage Pupil Premium strategy at Stanley Grove Academy has seen the pupils given the confidence to take control of their own learning. Teacher Karen Richardson explains more.
Introducing peer-to-peer reading A peer-to-peer reading programme at Barry Island Primary School has proved a great success. Headteacher Ty Golding explains how they went about implementing the scheme and offers his advice to others wanting to do the same. 1 comment
What can schools do about mental health? New government advice highlights the route to CAMHS – but schools portray CAMHS as a service in crisis. What can we do to help pupils struggling with their mental health? Suzanne O’Connell reports.
The top six Pupil Premium problems What are the main Pupil Premium challenges faced by primary schools? Catherine Stevens from the Challenge the Gap initiative outlines six key challenges to effective Pupil Premium strategies and offers some solutions
Pupil Premium: Ensuring successful outcomes Headteacher Update’s inaugural Pupil Premium and Ofsted conference – Ensuring Successful Outcomes – took place in Birmingham last month. Sal McKeown looks at what advice the experts and school-based case studies on show had to offer.
Will the FSM expansion threaten Pupil Premium? The announcement of free school meals for all key stage 1 children was greeted positively by most. However, as we draw closer to its implementation, the implications of this new legislation seem to go far beyond kitchen capacity.
Case study: Supporting social and emotional difficulties via the Pupil Premium Colley Lane Primary School has worked with psychologists to develop interventions for Pupil Premium children, including a Nurture Suite, and to offer training for teachers. Ahead of presenting its work at a free CPD event, Kevin Gallagher explains more
Pupil Premium: What strategies work best? Since the Pupil Premium was introduced, debate has raged over how schools can use the funding effectively and efficiently. Christopher Woolfrey looks at some specific interventions and how three schools are spending their Pupil Premium allocations
Meet the Pupil Premium Champion Respected educationalist Dr John Dunford began work this term as the National Pupil Premium Champion. He spoke to Dorothy Lepkowska about how he will be helping to support effective Pupil Premium practice
What will be the sport premium’s legacy? Primary schools are diligently making use of their primary sport premium, but will this pump-priming see any long-term benefit, or is it another flash in the political pan?
Pupil Premium: Evidence and impact The pressure is on schools to ensure that Pupil Premium spending is evidence-based and to show the impact of their strategies. Fiona Aubrey-Smith looks at what practical guidance and resources are out there to help
Measuring impact: Using the Premium Schools everywhere are looking for the most effective Pupil Premium strategies and for the best methods of showing the results of their spending decisions. Liz Twist looks at what the evidence shows to be the best approaches
Spending the Pupil Premium well in primary schools Ofsted’s latest report into how schools are spending the Pupil Premium finds that while more schools are using the funding effectively, a ‘significant minority’ are still struggling. Pete Henshaw takes a look
How to spend the Pupil Premium Having increased to £900 in 2013/14, the Pupil Premium is expected to make all the difference to disadvantage in our communities. Suzanne O’Connell speaks to schools about how it is being used, including how Ofsted is reporting its use
Supporting White working class boys Of those groups eligible for free school meals in schools, one of the worst performing is White, British boys. Tom Welch has been involved in a project to discover what factors can help these students to buck the trend
A Pupil Premium Toolkit Professor Steve Higgins on a toolkit designed to help schools spend their Pupil Premium money as effectively as possible
How to spend your Pupil Premium... The Pupil Premium marked its first anniversary in April. What have primary heads done with the extra cash and is it making a difference? Nick Bannister reports
